Strategy Analyst

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Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is searching for Senior Defence Strategy Analysts to join the BDUK Strategy team in London or Bristol to develop actionable strategies that drive positive change for the business.

The BDUK Strategy team is responsible for providing and synthesizing UK defence business market competitive and financial information to develop and evaluate strategic alternatives (e.g. business model organic investments competitiveness) across the enterprise. The team works closely with the BDUK Business units (Vertical Lift Fixed Wing and Digital) BGS and BDS businesses to develop strategic growth plans and partners with other functions to ensure strategies and required investments are reflected in the business plan.

The successful candidate will lead across organizational boundaries to ensure strategic alignment and integration across Boeing. The ability to collaborate as part of a team as well as perform independently to generate key strategic analysis while applying critical thinking across complex problems and to present and defend insights from the analysis to senior leaders within the business is critical to the success of the position. This position is expected to be hands-on with high visibility and strong initiative.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead research benchmarking forecasting and synthesis to inform strategic decisions

• Drive enterprise functional and business-unit integration of strategic decision analysis

• Lead business-case development in partnership with finance program management business development and operational teams

• Ensure strategies and recommended investments are included in the Long Range Business Plan

• Support evaluation of market development industry collaboration acquisitions and partnerships

• Collaborate across functions to develop and deploy strategies that achieve business objectives

• Lead and facilitate high-level meetings on complex strategic topics to build alignment and drive decisions

• Present and defend strategic insights and recommendations to senior leaders

The selected candidate will also be required to work onsite in the London or Bristol office for three days per week.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree

• 3 years experience performing strategy-related work (e.g. market or competitive research and analysis strategy development facilitating strategic decisions)

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate analytic results clearly

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 1025% as required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in industrial defence or aerospace sectors especially aftermarket services for aerospace & defence

• Knowledge of the defence-related technologies industry markets and competitive landscape.

• Knowledge of the UK Defence & Security landscape and key strategic interlocutors

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong market forecast and analysis experience

• Work effectively with large datasets and visualisations

• Demonstrated experience developing long-term strategies and serving as a strategic business partner to leadership teams

• Prior consulting or corporate strategy experience

• MBA or advanced degree in business finance strategy or international studies preferred

• Academic background in Business (Finance International Business Marketing Operations Management) Economics Engineering or Political Science is desirable

• Proven expertise in market/competitive research and analysis strategy development and facilitating strategic decision-making

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond focusing on your physical emotional financial and social well-being. Heres a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - youll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way
• An inclusive culture - youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeings Well Being Programs tool and incentives

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